1. Fuel is an American alternative rock/post-grunge band formed by friends Carl Bell, Jeff Abercrombie and Brett Scallions in 1989. Originally from Tennessee, Fuel moved to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where they played local Pennsylvania bars and nightclubs. Their first EP Porcelin was released in 1996, and sold well locally, spawning a small radio hit with "Shimmer." The popularity of the EP brought them to the attention of Sony's 550 imprint, which released their second EP, Hazelton, the following year. The band's full length debut, Sunburn, came out in 1998. Shimmer was again included, and almost became a Top 40 hit, while the other singles ("Bittersweet," "Jesus or a Gun," "Sunburn") received some airplay. After laying low for two and a half years, Fuel came back with their second album, Something Like Human, in 2000, and scored a Top 40 hit with "Hemorrage (In My Hands)" (#17), as well as going platinum with the album. A third album, Natural Selection, came out in 2003, and was another big seller. Their songs have been featured on the movie soundtracks including the movie Daredevil which featured the song, "Won't Back Down" and their rendition of "We Three Kings" was included on a Christmas compilation album. Fuel also recorded a song titled "Walk the Sky" for the Godzilla soundtrack. Fuel released its greatest hits album, The Best of Fuel on December 13th, 2005. On February 7, 2006, Fuel announced through their website that singer Brett Scallions had left the band. The band (now just Carl Bell and Jeff Abercrombie) said that he left on friendly terms. "We will all miss him and we wish him the best", Carl wrote in a letter on their website. Fuel is auditioning for a new singer and are in preparation for creating their 4th studio album. In May 2006, Fuel offered American Idol contestant Chris Daughtry their lead singer slot, but he turned it down to perform on his own. Finally Fuel released a 4th album, Angels & Devils, with Toryn Green as new singer.
2) Fuel formed in 1989 and thrived in the early 90's post-hardcore scene. They were from the San Francisco Bay Area, though you wouldn't know it to listen to them. They combined melody, power, and raw emotion to create both personal and political songs. They had a post-punk "DC" sound akin to Fugazi or early Hot Water Music with twin guitars and dueling rough post hardcore vocals and aggressive and intricate drumming. If anything, they were a bridge between the coasts since the bands they were closest to in terms of friendship were Jawbreaker (in fact, they recorded a Jawbreaker cover, but put an unused vocal track from a different song over it), Samiam, Cringer, and Monsula.
After a few recording sessions at Gilman, they had their own self-published demo. A song recorded with Alex Sergay in the fall of 1989 later ended up on the Very Small Records compilation "If You Can See Through it... It Ain't Coffee." They recorded with Kevin Army in February and March of 1990, and released their self-titled LP "Fuel" in 1990 containing 10 songs on Sixth International/Rough Trade Records. The same recording sessions yielded four other songs which were released as a 7" on Lookout! Records the same year. Both were well received by critics.
Over the next two years, they toured and played locally and hit the studio a few more times to lay down some tracks which would end up on split 7s with Phleg Camp and Angry Son respectively as well as a few compilations. Most of their work was later re-released by Allied Records in 1995. The discography was called "Monuments to Excess" and featured more or less the same artwork as the original LP.
Fuel split in 1991. Fuel was Mike Kirsch on guitar/vocals, Aaron Arroyo on bass, Jim Allison on guitar/vocals, and Jeff Stofan on drums. Mike Kirsch has been in numerous Bay Area bands such as The Skinflutes, early Pinhead Gunpowder, Navio Forge, Torches to Rome, Bread and Circuits, and Please Inform the Captain This is a Hijack. He's currently playing guitar in Baader Brains. Jeff Stofan has also been in numerous bands including Monsula most notably.
Twenty years later, and people still talk about Fuel. One of the members started and maintains the band's official website as a tribute and scrapbook to a time he obviously loved.
3) Fuel - the Scottish band, had strong connections and a similar guitar sound to quintessential ethereal band "Cocteau Twins". Formed by Hamish McKintosh in 1987 and produced by the Cocteau Twins guitarist Robin Guthrie, a first album "The back of this beyond" was released. Undeterred Hanish produced a second album which was due to be released but the collapse of the record label meant this was postponed. In 1994 the ep "Timeless" was released with major contributions from the Cocteau Twins, including the vocal talents of Elizabeth Fraser on the song "Butterfly Knife" and Robin Guthrie's inimitable sound on the astounding shoegazer should be classic "Wildfire".
4) Fuel - Serbian Nightwish tribute band located in Pancevo.
It's Come To This
Fuel Lyrics
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the cracks and seams wasted on some petty little prayers
And I
reached up for despair but I was well below that charished stage
and all my mangled hopes all songs unsung
I fear I've wasted all my sun
I fear I've wasted all my time
Smiles are fabricated now
I fear I've wasted all my sun
I fear I've wasted all my time
Held my eyes closed for too long
And I ran out through the streets in hopes that I might find it there
but all my buildings stared back at me tentantless and bare
and I
reached up for the sky, but it always seems so far away
transcendent thoughts you gave lie to atrophied and broken
I fear I've wasted all my sun
I fear I've wasted all my time
Everything is faded
Smiles are fabricated now
I fear I've wasted all my sun
I fear I've wasted all my time
Held my eyes closed for too long
And I sat when I should have stood; swallowed when I should have spit
until now I only recognize me in pictures taken long ago
and
all the changes simply haunt and never go away
a friend will tell when I hit hell, I may not feel the change
Held my eyes closed for too long
Held my eyes closed for too long
Just before I go don't you offer any sweet advice because
where were all your shoulders when I needed them for so long ago
and
now with legs weak and weary from this silly dance
with a suitcase full of memories, pack my bags and slowly drift away
The verse of the song It's Come To This by Fuel reflects the internal conflict and self-doubt of the singer. He realizes that he has wasted his life on futile pursuits and has nothing to show for it. He feels hopeless and helpless, and his only hope is to find despair or some kind of inspiration, but he is unable to do even that. The metaphor of 'head uncrowned' suggests that he has lost his sense of identity and purpose. The 'sweet nectar' signifies the joys of life that have gone to waste because of his inaction.
The chorus captures the despair of the singer, who fears that he has wasted his entire life. He feels that everything around him is fake, and so are the smiles. The repetition of 'I fear I've wasted all my sun, I fear I've wasted all my time' drives home the singer's fear of missing out on life's beauty and opportunities. The line 'held my eyes closed for too long' suggests that he was blind to the reality of his life and only realized his mistake when it was too late.
The last verse reflects the singer's regret over missed opportunities and the inability to make changes. 'Sat when I should have stood, swallowed when I should have spit' is a metaphor for his indecisiveness and lack of courage. He was unable to take a stand in life and settle for mediocrity, which haunts him now. The line 'Where were all your shoulders when I needed them for so long ago' is an expression of his disappointment with the people who did not support him. The song concludes with the singer accepting his fate and saying goodbye to the memories, which will soon be forgotten.
Line by Line Meaning
And I found my head uncrowned and all life's sweet nectar flowing down
I feel like I've lost my sense of purpose and all the good things in life are being wasted.
the cracks and seams wasted on some petty little prayers
My efforts have been wasted on small, insignificant things.
And I reached up for despair but I was well below that cherished stage
I'm feeling really low and even looking for hope in dark places isn't helping.
and all my mangled hopes all songs unsung
My dreams and goals haven't been achieved, and I feel like they never will now.
I fear I've wasted all my sun
I'm worried that I've wasted my time and energy on things that didn't matter.
I fear I've wasted all my time
I'm afraid that I haven't used my time and opportunities wisely.
Everything is faded
Everything has lost its color and vibrancy.
Smiles are fabricated now
People are pretending to be happy, but it's not genuine.
Held my eyes closed for too long
I've been avoiding the problems in my life for too long, and it's catching up with me now.
And I ran out through the streets in hopes that I might find it there
I tried to escape my problems by running away and looking for answers outside of myself.
but all my buildings stared back at me tentantless and bare
The places that used to feel like home are now empty and meaningless to me.
and all the changes simply haunt and never go away
The past experiences and decisions I've made continue to affect me and cause problems in my life.
a friend will tell when I hit hell, I may not feel the change
Others may see me struggling, but it's hard for me to recognize it myself.
Just before I go don't you offer any sweet advice because
I don't want fake encouragement or meaningless words of comfort.
where were all your shoulders when I needed them for so long ago
I feel like I've been alone in my struggles and people weren't there to support me when I needed it most.
now with legs weak and weary from this silly dance
I'm tired and worn out from trying to fix my problems in ineffective ways.
with a suitcase full of memories, pack my bags and slowly drift away
I'm ready to move on from the past and leave this place behind, even if it's bittersweet.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CARL WILLIAM BELL
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